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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024

By: WCC Fitness Center Staff

September 30, 2024, 3:00 pm - Categories: News

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October 1– 31

Give Back During Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the disease and support those affected by it. Breast cancer is a disease that affects both men and women and is among the most common cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their life. Additionally, breast cancer accounts for 1 in 3 of all new cancer diagnoses in women each year. Knowing the risks and early detection are key for fighting this disease.

In observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of The Health & Fitness Center can make a donation at the Member Services desk to Trinity Ann Arbor Cancer Center. Individuals who donate will receive a paper flower to post at the center in memory or honor of a friend or loved one affected by breast cancer.

Make a Difference in Your Community.

Your donation will help to support the important work of Trinity Ann Arbor Cancer Center, which provides comprehensive cancer care and support to patients and their families. Your gift will also help to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention.

Other ways you can support Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

• Know the risk factors. Age, race, sex, and genetics all play a part in your risk of getting breast cancer. However, there are other risk factors, such as drinking alcohol, your weight, and your activity level, that influence the chances of developing the disease. Learn more about the risks of breast cancer from the American Cancer Society.
• Educate your friends and your family. Speak to the people you love most about early detection, risk factors, and treatment options. The more people who know about breast cancer, the better equipped we will be to fight it.
• Maintain routine checkups. Women at average risk for breast cancer should get mammograms every year between the ages of 45 and 54, though they can start as early as 40. Women at high risk for breast cancer should typically begin getting yearly mammograms at age 30. Speak with your doctor to learn more.
• Donate to breast cancer organizations. Monetary donations help to fund research initiatives working to find a cure, prevention methods, and more. If you are looking to donate your time, consider volunteering or providing support to patients and families.

For more information or to make a donation, please call 734-975-9950 or visit the Member Services desk.